SoundMind66 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Friday I received my new integrated amp the Yamaha AS801 in silver ( I love the silver it reminds me more of the old school Yamaha) and the sound is fantastic paired up with my also new Klipsch RP160M bookshelf speakers. The only thing I haven't figured out is how to get higher than 44.1khz from my amp when using USB. I have many 96khz and some 192khz but when I play them they will only playback at 44.1khz. I downloaded the drivers for the USB connection for the AS801, I went into the control panel, sound settings on my windows 8 computer, but I couldn't find anyway to select a higher resolution. I'm sure I've missed a step somewhere. If anyone has an idea what I may have missed please help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) I am not sure if this review will help but it does indicate higher than 44.1 through USB. http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews2/yamaha/1.html You may consider one of these to accompany(and match) your A-S801. http://www.musicdirect.com/p-161290-yamaha-cd-n500-network-enabled-cd-player.aspx It may not be available in silver at that price. I have been eyeballing this player for quite some time to "match" my A-S1000. Bill Edited February 14, 2016 by willland 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobK Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Friday I received my new integrated amp the Yamaha AS801 in silver ( I love the silver it reminds me more of the old school Yamaha) and the sound is fantastic paired up with my also new Klipsch RP160M bookshelf speakers. The only thing I haven't figured out is how to get higher than 44.1khz from my amp when using USB. I have many 96khz and some 192khz but when I play them they will only playback at 44.1khz. I downloaded the drivers for the USB connection for the AS801, I went into the control panel, sound settings on my windows 8 computer, but I couldn't find anyway to select a higher resolution. I'm sure I've missed a step somewhere. If anyone has an idea what I may have missed please help. Congrats! Very nice looking amp for 2 channel. It should support anything you throw at it. Are you saying you play a wav or flac files and it samples it to 44.1 khz? If you play a CD it will be 44.1 that is CD quality. Maybe download a file that you know for sure is a higher sample rate. I have a Denon AVR 1333r for HT and it has HDMI and lan features where I just click on a file on my computer and it starts up the amp and displays the song and bit rate on the TV and on the amps screen. It will show the sample rate for anything I send. For high bit rates it shows PCM with the sample rate. Your specs are here, it looks like it should play anything. Again congrats on the nice buy!!! 100 W x 2-ch (20 Hz - 20 kHz) USB DAC function supports native DSD resolutions (2.8 MHz / 5.6 MHz) and PCM (384 kHz / 32-bit) Digital signal indicator shows DSD and PCM playback formats and sampling frequencies High efficiency ESS Technology 32-bit DAC (ES9010K2M) Digital audio inputs for TV or Blu-ray Disc™ player CD Direct Amplification and Pure Direct High strength chassis with double-bottom design for excellent dampening of vibrations ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) and high quality parts I/O (input to output) direct symmetrical design ART (Anti-Resonance and Tough) Base Custom made power transformer / 12,000 µF block capacitors / extruded aluminum heat sinks Gold plated speaker terminals and RCA terminals Continuously Variable Loudness Control 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiey60 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Friday I received my new integrated amp the Yamaha AS801 in silver ( I love the silver it reminds me more of the old school Yamaha) and the sound is fantastic paired up with my also new Klipsch RP160M bookshelf speakers. The only thing I haven't figured out is how to get higher than 44.1khz from my amp when using USB. I have many 96khz and some 192khz but when I play them they will only playback at 44.1khz. I downloaded the drivers for the USB connection for the AS801, I went into the control panel, sound settings on my windows 8 computer, but I couldn't find anyway to select a higher resolution. I'm sure I've missed a step somewhere. If anyone has an idea what I may have missed please help. Try control panel>hardware and sound>manage audio devices>whatever your device is>properties>advanced. Should be able to select the sample rate and bit depth output. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundMind66 Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 Friday I received my new integrated amp the Yamaha AS801 in silver ( I love the silver it reminds me more of the old school Yamaha) and the sound is fantastic paired up with my also new Klipsch RP160M bookshelf speakers. The only thing I haven't figured out is how to get higher than 44.1khz from my amp when using USB. I have many 96khz and some 192khz but when I play them they will only playback at 44.1khz. I downloaded the drivers for the USB connection for the AS801, I went into the control panel, sound settings on my windows 8 computer, but I couldn't find anyway to select a higher resolution. I'm sure I've missed a step somewhere. If anyone has an idea what I may have missed please help.Try control panel>hardware and sound>manage audio devices>whatever your device is>properties>advanced. Should be able to select the sample rate and bit depth output. Thank you robbiey60, I will give it a try. Sent from my LG-D950 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundMind66 Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 Friday I received my new integrated amp the Yamaha AS801 in silver ( I love the silver it reminds me more of the old school Yamaha) and the sound is fantastic paired up with my also new Klipsch RP160M bookshelf speakers. The only thing I haven't figured out is how to get higher than 44.1khz from my amp when using USB. I have many 96khz and some 192khz but when I play them they will only playback at 44.1khz. I downloaded the drivers for the USB connection for the AS801, I went into the control panel, sound settings on my windows 8 computer, but I couldn't find anyway to select a higher resolution. I'm sure I've missed a step somewhere. If anyone has an idea what I may have missed please help.Congrats! Very nice looking amp for 2 channel. It should support anything you throw at it. Are you saying you play a wav or flac files and it samples it to 44.1 khz? If you play a CD it will be 44.1 that is CD quality. Maybe download a file that you know for sure is a higher sample rate. I have a Denon AVR 1333r for HT and it has HDMI and lan features where I just click on a file on my computer and it starts up the amp and displays the song and bit rate on the TV and on the amps screen. It will show the sample rate for anything I send. For high bit rates it shows PCM with the sample rate. Your specs are here, it looks like it should play anything. Again congrats on the nice buy!!! 100 W x 2-ch (20 Hz - 20 kHz) USB DAC function supports native DSD resolutions (2.8 MHz / 5.6 MHz) and PCM (384 kHz / 32-bit) Digital signal indicator shows DSD and PCM playback formats and sampling frequencies High efficiency ESS Technology 32-bit DAC (ES9010K2M) Digital audio inputs for TV or Blu-ray Disc™ player CD Direct Amplification and Pure Direct High strength chassis with double-bottom design for excellent dampening of vibrations ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) and high quality parts I/O (input to output) direct symmetrical design ART (Anti-Resonance and Tough) Base Custom made power transformer / 12,000 µF block capacitors / extruded aluminum heat sinks Gold plated speaker terminals and RCA terminals Continuously Variable Loudness Control Yes thanks BobK, I forgot to mention they are mostly flac files that I have, I may have a few wav as well. I love the amp! Fantastic sound even a CD quality. Thanks again. Sent from my LG-D950 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundMind66 Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 I am not sure if this review will help but it does indicate higher than 44.1 through USB. http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews2/yamaha/1.html You may consider one of these to accompany(and match) your A-S801. http://www.musicdirect.com/p-161290-yamaha-cd-n500-network-enabled-cd-player.aspx It may not be available in silver at that price. I have been eyeballing this player for quite some time to "match" my A-S1000. Bill Thank will land, AS 1000, what a beast of an amp! That's the only thing I miss, those wood panels, old school. Love it! The onboard DAC in the AS 801 is capable of decoding up to 32/382khz but for some reason (or some step that I missed) it only playing CD quality. Sent from my LG-D950 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundMind66 Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 I am not sure if this review will help but it does indicate higher than 44.1 through USB. http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews2/yamaha/1.html You may consider one of these to accompany(and match) your A-S801. http://www.musicdirect.com/p-161290-yamaha-cd-n500-network-enabled-cd-player.aspx It may not be available in silver at that price. I have been eyeballing this player for quite some time to "match" my A-S1000. Bill Thanks willland! Your info guided me back to the Yamaha website, long story short, I use Foobar2000 and I needed to go into it control panel and select Yamaha's DAC. I'm in Flac heaven! Thanks so much for your help. Sent from my LG-D950 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundMind66 Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 Thanks so much for everyone's help I'm in Flac heaven right now! Sent from my LG-D950 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Thanks willland! Your info guided me back to the Yamaha website, long story short, I use Foobar2000 and I needed to go into it control panel and select Yamaha's DAC. I'm in Flac heaven! Thanks so much for your help. You are very welcome, even though I did not do much. Glad you are liking your Yamaha A-S801. Yamaha is doing some great things with stereo audio these days. Thank will land, AS 1000, what a beast of an amp! That's the only thing I miss, those wood panels, old school. Love it! It is a beast. When it first arrived, I had a heck of a time getting it out of the box due to it's heft. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundMind66 Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 Thanks willland! Your info guided me back to the Yamaha website, long story short, I use Foobar2000 and I needed to go into it control panel and select Yamaha's DAC. I'm in Flac heaven! Thanks so much for your help. You are very welcome, even though I did not do much. Glad you are liking your Yamaha A-S801. Yamaha is doing some great things with stereo audio these days. Thank will land, AS 1000, what a beast of an amp! That's the only thing I miss, those wood panels, old school. Love it! It is a beast. When it first arrived, I had a heck of a time getting it out of the box due to it's heft. Bill I agree I use to sell Yamaha for more than a decade and I always thought I was a great gear but this is next level for Yamaha, I mean cost no object, you expect a certain level performance, but this is an affordable gear that can deliver, in my opinion, 70 to 80% of esoteric gear performance. That's phenomenal! Sent from my LG-D950 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiey60 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Glad I could help. A pc set up properly with a good dac is a pretty powerful tool. Tidal hifi does it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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